Brief

The Bangladesh Breastmilk Substitutes (BMS) Act

16 May 21
Author(s)Alive & Thrive
Topic(s): BMS Code, Breastfeeding
Location: Bangladesh
Language(s): English
Audience: Employers, Health and service providers, Policy makers and legislators, Program designers and implementers
Programs: Mass communication, Policy advocacy
Category: About the Code, Policy advocacy
Bangladesh BMS Act cover
Bangladesh BMS Act cover
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This policy brief summarizes the key provisions of the Bangladesh Breastmilk Substitutes, Infant Foods, Commercially Manufactured Complementary Foods, and the Accessories Thereof (Regulation of Marketing) Act (the Bangladesh BMS Act), which was adopted by Parliament in 2013 and supported with additional bylaws in 2017.

 
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